It’s not for everyone, but with the concerns about water in the West, here are some key concepts and lessons learned from California growers you may want to consider.

This naturally produced material means you can ‘color up’ more of your table grapes — and still ship them overseas.

Programs created allow producers to protect land and help new, minority, and veteran farmers get their start in agriculture.

California growers award vineyard employees’ high school seniors $25,000 in college scholarships.

The first continuation referendum vote ever held by the industry was not remotely close, with 95% of growers in favor.

Poindexter Nut Company will also be introducing new laydown and stand up retail bags this summer.

USDA report cites rising prices and increased volume as main factors behind projected windfall.

Oregon State University researcher’s finding could mean extra weight, and could also mean extra cash for growers.

Gladstone Land Corporation is targeting high-value fruit and vegetable farms across the country.

Crop expected to be larger even though dried plum trees were pulled after the 2013 harvest, reducing acreage by 2% for the 2014 season.

Let’s not get distracted by the GMO debate. Instead, let’s focus on the health benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables (GMO or not) while quietly promoting transparency via GMO labeling.

New board members bring business experience and much more to the the table.

Outlook calls for near to slightly below average precipitation around the region.

Mohr-Fry Ranches one of first vineyards to join first of its kind third-party certification in the country for grape growing.

Setting goals and plotting how to reach them can help young farmers successfully navigate today’s financially troubled waters.

Proper preparation and precaution are paramount when working around pollinators.

Keeping your Facebook strategy fresh — and experimenting with social media tools — will help you engage with your produce buyers in as many ways as you can.

Man’s best friend is being trained to use scent detection to identify contaminated produce.

The Western Institute for Food Safety and Security is focusing on rural communities and making them aware of threats to crops or livestock.